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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.43, 16,711.07 and 4,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.43, 16,711.07 and 4,568.91 is: 6,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.43 : 16,711.07 = 4,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.43/16,711.07 = 4,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.43x = 16,711.07 × 4,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.43x = 76,351,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,351,351.99/11,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.39

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